[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            FUNDING THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2019

  (Mrs. LAWRENCE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the 
continuing resolution to fund our government.
  Unfortunately, it breaks my heart that we have not been able to do 
our job and reach a consensus on a budget, but we will not be shutting 
down our government. The bill ensures that the Federal Government does 
not shut down a week before Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their 
families, preventing countless Federal employees from being forced to 
work without a paycheck.
  For my home State of Michigan, this continuing resolution repeals 
section 1438 of the FAST Act, which would rescind over $7 billion in 
highway funding from the States. This repeal would protect over $300 
million in critical funding for Michigan, which is needed for our 
highways.
  I am also thrilled that the continuing resolution provides a 3 
percent pay increase for our Nation's servicemembers who devote their 
lives to protecting our Nation.
  While the House and Senate use this additional month to continue 
negotiating complete fiscal year funding, I urge the Senate to include 
House language that would include increased funding for maternal 
mortality, environmental protection, and programs that give women and 
families a better chance.

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